*Brian Pillman's Estate Signs New Legends Deal w/ WWE*

[The Assassin]

Feb 6, 2024 20:33:30 GMT -5 Mongo Bears said:

Cool.
But I’ve got Pillman already

This. While Pillman isn't by any means the most covered or super recent in terms of figures (so my objection isn't especially directed at him specifically) still he has had a few decent figures already so isn't that interesting to most longterm collectors or those who want to build a deep roster.

I'd really like to see WWE and Mattel push for new ways to bring us more frequent "First Time" and "Deep Dive" names. The WCW/NWO era in particular is lacking depth. That said, it seems there has been recent developments with WWE/Mattel in terms of new approaches or contract types for non-current talent (for example real classic referees are finally on the table, and we've had a few obscurities sprinkled in like the Gooker) so I'm hopeful WWE/Mattel are realizing there is demand for the non-A-list names - from mid-card to lower-card, from tag-teams to international luchas, women, managers, referees, announcers, commentators, interviewers, and even the occassional "wrestlecrap" gimmicks or jobbers.

[danfdan]

Pillman is one of my favourite wrestlers ever - so as many looks as we can get ...

Early days WCW
Hollywood Blondes Pillman (with better face scan & soft goods)
Loose Cannon / 4 Horseman
ECW
WWF Loose Cannon
Hart Foundation era

[TheEvilDoink1987]

Feb 7, 2024 9:00:38 GMT -5 The Assassin said:

Feb 6, 2024 20:33:30 GMT -5 Mongo Bears said:

Cool.
But I’ve got Pillman already

This. While Pillman isn't by any means the most covered or super recent in terms of figures (so my objection isn't especially directed at him specifically) still he has had a few decent figures already so isn't that interesting to most longterm collectors or those who want to build a deep roster.

I'd really like to see WWE and Mattel push for new ways to bring us more frequent "First Time" and "Deep Dive" names. The WCW/NWO era in particular is lacking depth. That said, it seems there has been recent developments with WWE/Mattel in terms of new approaches or contract types for non-current talent (for example real classic referees are finally on the table, and we've had a few obscurities sprinkled in like the Gooker) so I'm hopeful WWE/Mattel are realizing there is demand for the non-A-list names - from mid-card to lower-card, from tag-teams to international luchas, women, managers, referees, announcers, commentators, interviewers, and even the occassional "wrestlecrap" gimmicks or jobbers.

I feel like if we weren't able to get a decent amount of those people when Jakks had the license, then it's an even longer shot hoping with Mattel.

If they released a La Parka, I would've pre-ordered it yesterday.

[Rocky Balboa]

Gotta get a ECW Pillman

[Biff Slamkovich™]

Cool I guess for those didn't get any of his prior releases, but where are the fresh new talent? Why are there so few? Are we doomed to only get FTITL figures of gimmicks of people that have been signed for years? Fake Diesel and Sultan are great, but it's worrisome that we're not seeing fresh new talent.

Where are the Headbangers? Did Konnan not reach a deal after his appearance? Where is Billy Kidman who worked with the company for years?

[crush]

Feb 7, 2024 11:23:38 GMT -5 Biff Slamkovich™ said:

Cool I guess for those didn't get any of his prior releases, but where are the fresh new talent? Why are there so few? Are we doomed to only get FTITL figures of gimmicks of people that have been signed for years? Fake Diesel and Sultan are great, but it's worrisome that we're not seeing fresh new talent.

Where are the Headbangers? Did Konnan not reach a deal after his appearance? Where is Billy Kidman who worked with the company for years?

The Headbangers singing was announced May of 2023. The earliest possible time we were ever going to see anything was probably always Mania weekend.

[Fighter Hayabusa]

Feb 7, 2024 11:23:38 GMT -5 Biff Slamkovich™ said:

Cool I guess for those didn't get any of his prior releases, but where are the fresh new talent? Why are there so few? Are we doomed to only get FTITL figures of gimmicks of people that have been signed for years? Fake Diesel and Sultan are great, but it's worrisome that we're not seeing fresh new talent.

Where are the Headbangers? Did Konnan not reach a deal after his appearance? Where is Billy Kidman who worked with the company for years?

I know the narrative is they never sign new talent but that’s not necessarily the case. Over the last couple years we’ve gotten figures or announcements of Peter Maivia, Capt Lou, RVD back in the line, Rick & Scott Steiner, Virgil returning to the line, Bischoff, Gordy, Teddy Long returning, Torrie Wilson, Stacy Keibler, Samu, Brother Love, Molly Holly, and probably more.

[crush]

General statement here, and I'll probably get crucified or called a Mattel shill or whatever.

There have been a grand total of 3 Brian Pillman Mattel figures in 14 years, and the only one in his most popular/best gimmick was well over a decade ago, and despite the fact that being on this board might skew perception a bit, the vast majority collectors of this line haven't been collecting it since 2010. Tillman is absolutely a "fresh" face to introduce into this line right now.

[Fighter Hayabusa]

Feb 7, 2024 11:42:39 GMT -5 crush said:

General statement here, and I'll probably get crucified or called a Mattel shill or whatever.

There have been a grand total of 3 Brian Pillman Mattel figures in 14 years, and the only one in his most popular/best gimmick was well over a decade ago, and despite the fact that being on this board might skew perception a bit, the vast majority collectors of this line haven't been collecting it since 2010. Tillman is absolutely a "fresh" face to introduce into this line right now.

Yeah he’s definitely a welcome return to the line. Even tho a lot of us made a custom HB an official release is definitely needed. Probably be a smart move to throw HB Austin in the GH line around the same time. That being said, unless there’s a major upgrade to Loose Cannon I personally don’t need another Pillman.

[Jim Cornette’s Wendy’s Order🍔]

Need a Hollywood Blonds to match Austin. Maybe a jeans and vest elite in the MNW line?

[JimRiga]

Feb 7, 2024 9:00:38 GMT -5 The Assassin said:

Feb 6, 2024 20:33:30 GMT -5 Mongo Bears said:

Cool.
But I’ve got Pillman already

This. While Pillman isn't by any means the most covered or super recent in terms of figures (so my objection isn't especially directed at him specifically) still he has had a few decent figures already so isn't that interesting to most longterm collectors or those who want to build a deep roster.

I'd really like to see WWE and Mattel push for new ways to bring us more frequent "First Time" and "Deep Dive" names. The WCW/NWO era in particular is lacking depth. That said, it seems there has been recent developments with WWE/Mattel in terms of new approaches or contract types for non-current talent (for example real classic referees are finally on the table, and we've had a few obscurities sprinkled in like the Gooker) so I'm hopeful WWE/Mattel are realizing there is demand for the non-A-list names - from mid-card to lower-card, from tag-teams to international luchas, women, managers, referees, announcers, commentators, interviewers, and even the occassional "wrestlecrap" gimmicks or jobbers.

I was waiting for you to mention The Yellow Dog in all that, so I will:

If Mattel need a deep dive, obscure, wrestlecrap kind of guy, Brian Pillman as The Yellow Dog would fit the bill.

[rastlinfigures]

Street clothes Attitude era Pillman
Blue tights WCW Pillman
"Yellow Dog" Pillman (maybe make it a two in one with a regular WCW version)
Hollywood Blondes Pillman

[Warriah']

Rerelease his legends fig in the GH.

[shanieomaniac]

I don't have any Pillman figures. Wasn't collecting early enough to get them. The chance to get one at all is great in my book. Honestly hope they make a Hart Foundation one that I can actually get ahold of. To be honest, I'd love to get ALL of the Hart Foundation as figures but for some dumb reason all the figures were either exclusives or released ages ago. The inability to put together an affordable Hart Foundation has kept me from bothering to try one at all but if I could get ahold of a Pillman figure from there, it might just convince me to give the rest of them a shot (and even make the Owen to match).

[oprtnshtdwn]

Feb 6, 2024 22:11:05 GMT -5 4life said:

Maybe he will come with a pencil.

This. 2 pack. Pillman vs the Pencil haha

[nomorexclusives]

Great news. He'd make a great retro and superstars figure

[JokerFC]

Id take a Hollywood Blondes version so I can replace my custom & since we have the jeans boots mold from Bulldog/Hall? Give me that with a Hart Foundation tee. Id also buy a 4H Pillman

[Fighter Hayabusa]

Pillman’s got a gun would be great for MNW line. Obviously couldn’t include gun but plenty of options to get one from other lines

[pickle]

Feb 7, 2024 17:17:13 GMT -5 Warriah' said:

Rerelease his legends fig in the GH.

Counterpoint: that figure sucks because the head looks like trash.

[Fighter Hayabusa]

Feb 8, 2024 23:36:34 GMT -5 pickle said:

Feb 7, 2024 17:17:13 GMT -5 Warriah' said:

Rerelease his legends fig in the GH.

Counterpoint: that figure sucks because the head looks like trash.

The sculpt is fine. It’s the paint apps that make it look off. Same exact head with TrueFX will be much much better